High Speed TireScan

Capture & Analyze Tire Behavior at High Speeds

Tekscan’s High Speed TireScan™ system captures the impact of speed, motion, and inertial forces on a tire at speeds up to 265 km/h (165 mph). The robust array of pressure sensing elements scans at 20 kHz as the tire rolls across it. The software displays the tire shape and pressure distribution while in motion. High Speed TireScan comes in three configurations: Tethered, Datalogger, and Remote VersaTek™.

Key Features:

Fast testing procedure

Dynamic recording and playback

Capture tire footprint at speeds up to 265 km/h (165 mph)

Graphing and data analysis capabilities

Quickly generate custom reports

Durable & reusable sensors

Key Applications:

Evaluate tire performance at high speeds

Identify failure modes

Measure tire distortion from inertial forces

Evaluate cornering performance

Key Insights from High Speed Analysis

High Speed TireScan captures key tire shape changes that can occur from centrifugal forces at different speeds. This example shows how one tire design was affected when tested at 48 km/h (30 mph), and again at 161 km/h (100 mph).

How It Works

Example Capture

Rotating Drum vs. Roadway System Configurations

High Speed TireScan comes in three configurations: Tethered, Datalogger, and Remote VersaTek. This system can be mounted to a rotating drum or placed on a roadway. See below for more detail:

Rotating Drum with Slip Ring

Single or Dual Sensors on a Roadway

The Differences Between Datalogger and Remote VersaTek

Datalogger: Isolated data collection system; saves data to a USB that can be uploaded after the test is completed.

Remote VersaTek: A Micro PC in the hub collects data locally, maintaining Tekscan’s fastest testing speeds. This allows the user to get real-time feedback and control via wireless connection.

Tethered

Sensor

Scanning electronics

8-port VersaTek™ Hub

TireScan software

Datalogger or Remote VersaTek™

Sensor

Scanning electronics

Wireless datalogger unit OR Remote VersaTek unit

TireScan software

Model Specifications

Model #

Hardware

# of Handles

Sensor

Scan Rate

Sensing Width
mm (in)

Sensing Element Pitch
mm (in)

THSVB9505

Tethered

1

9505

20 kHz

199.9 (7.87)

4.6 (0.18)

THSVD9505

Datalogger

1

9505

20 kHz

199.9 (7.87)

4.6 (0.18)

THSRV9505

Remote VersaTek

1

9505

20 kHz

199.9 (7.87)

4.6 (0.18)

THSVB9506

Tethered

2

9506

20 kHz

401.1 (15.79)

4.6 (0.18)

THSVD9506

Datalogger

2

9506

17 kHz

401.1 (15.79)

4.6 (0.18)

THSRV9506

Remote VersaTek

2

9506

20 kHz

401.1 (15.79)

4.6 (0.18)

THSVBR9506-2

Rugged Tethered

4 in 2 metal clamshell

9506

20 kHz

401.1 (15.79)

4.6 (0.18)

Sensor Models: 9505 & 9506

There are two sensor models available for this system: the 9505 and 9506. Both sensors have the same spatial resolution of 4.6 mm (0.18") and scanning speed of 20 kHz.

General Sensor Specifications:

Sensor Technology

Resistive

Accuracy

± 5%

Pressure Range

0-4,100 kPa (0-600psi)

Thickness

0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Not compressible

Analyze Tire Footprint Pressure Profiles

The High Speed TireScan software module provides the tools for a more comprehensive and higher quality analysis. The software displays the pressure distribution data in multiple formats. The user has the option to create and customize reports from the corresponding tire data and export as a CSV or Microsoft Word file format.

Database

Organize tire models & tests

New tests can have basic information of the tire automatically populated